Succession Slides
A 5-slide introductory presentation for the "Nature Reclaimed" lesson. It covers the core differences between primary and secondary succession, pioneer species, and introduces the reading-based activities for the class.
Frontier Island Journal Handout
Updated scientific journal reading activity focusing on primary succession. Revised for 1160L Lexile and includes morphological hints (root words, prefixes, suffixes) in a sidebar to assist with vocabulary decoding. Formatted in greyscale.
After the Burn Lab Report
Vocabulary-intensive mock lab report monitoring secondary succession. Updated to 1210L Lexile with morphological hints (root words, prefixes, suffixes) integrated into academic terms to assist with reading comprehension. Greyscale format.
Ecosystem Blueprint Worksheet
Synthesis worksheet revised to align with STAAR Biology EOC standards (TEKS 11D). Includes a comparison matrix and horizontal flowchart, with an "Investigator Key" in the sidebar providing morphological hints (roots, prefixes, suffixes) to assist with terminology. Greyscale format.
Ecologist Guide Teacher Resource
Updated teacher guide for the "Nature Reclaimed" lesson. Explicitly aligns content to TEKS 11(D) and Lexile levels (1100L-1250L) for STAAR Biology EOC preparation. Formatted in greyscale for printing.
Succession Mastery Assessment
A formal mastery assessment designed to mirror the STAAR Biology EOC format. Includes multiple-choice questions specifically targeting TEKS 11(D) regarding ecological succession and changes in species diversity. Formatted in greyscale for printing.
Nature Reclaimed Pacing Guide
A granular 100-minute pacing guide for the "Nature Reclaimed" lesson. Includes minute-by-minute breakdowns, specific teacher actions, student tasks, and checking-for-understanding prompts aligned to STAAR EOC standards.